Can you wear a kilt to graduation

I can only say from my own personal point of view, that I could not think of a more appropriate outfit for such an occasion, than a kilt and all its accessories. After all that is a day you will want to remember for the rest of your life, and to be dressed in full Highland Dress will make that day all the more memorable. If you have any comments or views on this, or any other subject to do with the kilt, I would love to hear from you.

Please feel free to contact me using the "Contact Us" page. Enter your search terms Submit search form Web www. Graduating in full Highland Dress photo by furbyx4 The kilt is an outfit that brings a sense of occasion to any ceremony, and as such it is of no surprise that more and more students not only Scottish and Irish but students graduating across the world choose to mark such an important occasion by donning the kilt. Enjoy this page? Please pay it forward.

Bachelor of Arts International Honours BA : Saffron yellow silk or cloth bordered with white fur and faced inside with cherry silk lining. Bachelor of Divinity BD : Violet silk or cloth bordered with white fur. Bachelor of Science BSc : Purple-lilac silk or cloth bordered with white fur. Postgraduate degree hoods.

Doctor of Languages DLang : Green silk lined with ivory white satin. Doctor of Letters DLitt : Saffron yellow silk lined with ivory white satin. Doctor of Science DSc : Purple-lilac silk or cloth lined with ivory white satin. Darker version of the BSc hood lined with an ivory white satin. Doctor of Philosophy PhD : Blue silk lined with ivory white satin. Master of Philosophy MPhil : Black silk lined with gold silk or cloth. Master of Research MRes : Black silk lined with spectrum blue.

Master of Letters MLitt : Black silk lined with saffron yellow silk or cloth. Master of Science MSc : Black silk with purple-lilac silk or cloth. Master of Studies MSt : Black silk lined with saffron yellow silk or cloth. Honorary degree hoods. Doctor of Divinity DD : Violet silk or cloth lined with ivory white satin. For example, a Cambridge graduate who has continued with clinical medical training elsewhere should wear the Cambridge BA gown and hood when returning to graduate to the MA at Cambridge.

The only time at which gowns from other universities are worn at Cambridge is by guests on scarlet days. Subjects Applying in autumn ? Every man in his humour Scientific sandals?

Academical dress If you choose to graduate in person at the Senate House, you are required to wear the following Cambridge academical dress at the ceremony: Undergraduates and affiliated students: undergraduate gown of your college and the hood of the highest degree that you are about to receive.

These must be dark enough not to contrast obviously with a black gown. A plain, long-sleeved, collared, white shirt. Formal black shoes. Sandals are not permitted. Unpatterned black or very dark grey socks. White bow-tie and bands must be worn. Dress Option Two A black, very dark grey or very dark blue skirt suit or trouser suit, or a dark skirt without a jacket, or a dark, long-sleeved dress. A plain, long-sleeved, white shirt or blouse unless a long-sleeved dress is worn.